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After months of being out of work I started a long term contract role that has been going great.

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After months of being out of work I started a long term contract role that has been going great. I sent follow up notes to several of my networking contacts who had helped me along the way, and most have responded with a hearty congrats. Then suddenly my contract ended due to unexpected budget issues. I feel strange going back to my contacts so soon. For those I’m not particularly close with, what is a good way of explaining myself?

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  1. Barb Hansen

    You are not responsible for your employer's budget. You worked hard to secure the long-term contract and due to circumstances beyond your control, the contract was cancelled.

    I would approach it the issue with humor. but that's just me, to explain that you're back in the job market (again!).

    You can approach your contacts with whatever tone works for you, but I would suggest to be honest about the situation, your feelings about the situation and your need for your network to keep their eyes open for potential opportunities for you.

  2. Sheila

    Everyone understands budget & staff cutbacks. Just be upfront about it.

  3. Barbara

    Just be forthright and say the contract abruptly ended. This is happening every where and isn’t about you. You’re good.

  4. GirlBossanova934974

    Just tell the straight story. I had this happen to me once. One minute, the company was telling me to change my LinkedIn profile to reflect my employment with them. They were so stable etc etc.......3 weeks later, they get into some big argument with their largest customer and my contract role is gone. As such, I never stop taking GOOD interview opportunities with any employer while I am working. I never change my Linkedin profile until I am with an employer for a year plus. These companies will drop you without hesitation. I play by the same rules. I have 2 interviews this next week. Pays a lot more money than my current employer who likes to tell me how valuable I am. So what......

  5. Anonymous

    Just tell them! If they are truly support people to you professionally let them know that the company cut their budgets this year and your contract role was affected. This is so typical of what most companies do when this happens. Let go of your feelings of strangeness and use that same network to help with accolades on Linkedin or referrals to others who may help find you employment. Good luck!

  6. surfnwrite

    Work the irony into the message, commenting on the volatile nature of the job market. Imply you are going with the flow and ready for the next challenge.

  7. Anonymous

    This is easy, it was a contract job and they can end with no warning. Just tell them that, "due to budgeting issues, the contract role was terminated" and ask for help again. You have nothing else to explain, there was nothing on your side, it was a monetary decision of the company you were contracted with. I would also ask the company who you were paid through if they have any other roles as they already vetted you for this job and can use that with other companies looking for someone with your qualifications.

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